Chap 8.2 GROUND HANDLING Flashcards
252- What is Standard Policy for the Use of APU?
(8.2.1.1)
- Start APU NO Earlier than 15 Min. Before Departure
- Shutdown APU within 5 Min. of Arrival.
253- What are the Exceptions to the Standard Use of the APU Policy?
(8.2.1.1)
- FGPU/GPU Not Available
- Hazardous Local Weather conditions
- Average Cabin Temperature ≥ 26°C
- Average Cabin Temperature ≤ 14°C
- PCA is not available and Turnaround < 70 Min
* In this case, APU use is permitted if the Cabin Temp
Is Going Exceed the Limits mentioned Above
- The Port Page states Alternative Procedures.
254- Should a Problem using APU or Ground GPU/PCA,
How shall it be Reported?
(8.2.1.1)
Via CAR to Line OPS.
255- When can the Doors be Operated under KA Rules?
(8.2.1.2)
Doors can be Open/Close Only when:
Connected to a Ground Equipment
(i.e. Stairs, Trucks, Aerobridges, etc.)
256- What is the Door Opening Policy for KA?
(8.2.1.2)
- Under Normal Circumstances:
* Doors are to be Opened from Outside by
Trained Personnel
- Under Abnormal Circumstances or Emergency:
* Doors can be Opened from Inside the Cabin.
257- What are the Restrictions Appling to Door Opening from Inside the Cabin?
(8.2.1.2)
Door can ONLY be Open from Inside in Case Of:
- Abnormal or Emergency Situations Including:
* Diversion to Port where Ground Support is
Non Standard.
* The Captain will then Authorize the Crew to Open
the Doors
* Where Ground Staff will Not Open the Doors from
Outside (For Whatever Reasons)
- Maintenance Activities:
* In this case a Qualified Engineer will Open the
Doors from the Inside.
258- What is the KA Policy for Closing Doors?
(8.2.1.2)
- Doors can be Closed from Outside or Inside by Trained
Staff (See Questions 256 & 257)
- Once Closed if the Need to be Reopened arise:
* FA1 or Ground Staff must Inform the Commander
* The ground engineer has confirmed to the cockpit that:
+ All Ground Support Equipment are In Place
+ It’s Safe to Reopen the Doors.
259- What to do in case of Risk of Water Ingress during Inclement Weather?
(8.2.1.2)
- The Door must be Monitored and Kept Closed as much
as possible
- The procedure can be found in volume 7.4.3
Please Note:
The Engineer Decision to Close the Doors (to Prevent Water Ingress) Takes Priority over Commercial Requirements.
260- When can the Pax. Boarding Start according to the Hot Cabin Policy for KA?
(8.2.1.3)
- The boarding might start if the Average Cabin
Temperature is ≤ 28°C
* Higher Temp might be consider if there are no
other solutions immediately available
- If the Temperature Cannot be obtained the use of APU is
Recommended.
- The Ground Engineer is Responsible for this Procedure
261- What Actions must be taken in Case of an APU Early Start?
(8.2.1.3)
The reasons for Early Start of the APU (before 15 Min of ETD) shall be entered in the AML as:
A ‘TI’ Entry and the Signoff Engineer shall:
- Annotate the cause of Early Start of the APU
- Annotate the Corrective Action Taken
- Enter ATA Code ‘9990’ for ULTRAMAIN tracking
Please Note:
For Flights to an Unmanned Port,
Make this Entry on the Return Sector to Hong Kong.
262- What to do if the External Condition Air Unit is Not Performing to Maintain the Cabin Temp. ≤ 28°C During Transit?
(8.2.1.3)
- Start the APU
- Feedback OPS with Flight Details and Bay Number
- Look at Port Pages for AML Entry and other Scenarios.
263- What are the General Precautions Before Re-Fuelling?
(8.2.2.1)
- Engine Ignition, Weather Radar & HF must be OFF
- Electrical Circuits in the Tanks Area must Not be
Switched ON or OFF
- For the Use of the APU refer to the Limitation Section.
264- What are the Requirements for the Refuelling Safety Zone?
(8.2.2.1)
No Portable Electronics within a 6 Meters Zone from:
- The Refuelling Point
- Tank Vents
- Refuelling Equipment.
265- If an Aircraft is Equipped with a Trim Tank Are they Any Precautions to be Taken during Refuelling?
(8.2.2.1)
- During Refuel
- > No Fuel in the Trim Tank until the Wings are Full
- During Defuel
- > No Defuel of the Wings until the Trim Tank is Empty.
266- What are the Immediate Actions to be Taken in case of Fuel Spillage?
(8.2.2.1)
- Immediately Inform:
* The Refueler and Eventually Stopped Refuelling
* Airport authority / Fire Services and Engineering
- The Commander / Representative will Decide if:
* The Boarding need to be Stopped / Delay / Offloaded
+ If the Boarding Continues the Passengers must
be Kept as Far as Possible from the Fuel spillage.
267- What are the Refuelling Requirement regarding Paperwork and Outside Check?
(8.2.2.1)
- The Capt. signed the ‘Refuel Record Form’
- Any Crew can sign the ‘Fuel Delivery Sheet’
- Before Refuel the Bowser is Earth and Zeroed
- After Refuel the Cap and Refuelling Panel are
properly Closed.
268- What are (3) the requirements for the Refuel Record Form?
(8.2.2.1)
- It must be Complete for Each Flight
- The White Copy is for the Aircraft
- The Blue Copy goes to the Station.
269- What is the Maximum Discrepancy between Fuel Uplift and Fuel in Tanks?
(8.2.2.1)
PRO-NOR-SOP-07 p2
Above 400 Kg of Discrepancy refer to Table:
- FCOM/ PRO-NOR-SOP-07 P 2
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
(Before Pushback or Start)
(MCDU PERF TO)
270- When the Refuelling is Completed,
What the PM/PF shall do?
(8.2.2.1)
- Cross-check the TOTAL DEPARTURE FUEL Shown on the
Refuel Record Form Against the ECAM FOB
- Verify the Fuel Distribution displayed on the ECAM
Agrees with the Distribution Entered on the Refuel Record
Form
- The Fuel Distribution Table on the back of the Normal
Checklist is used to check for gross errors in distribution
* Tank Capacities Vary by ~ 1.3% per 0.01 Change
in SG from 0.785 Kg/L.
271- When is it Necessary to do a “Stick Check” about the Fuel Qty in the Tank?
(8.2.2.1)
Only when the FQI is Completely U/S
* As the Stick Check is Far from Being Accurate.
272- What is a Fuel Quality Check?
(8.2.2.2)
- At Stations where a CX/KA Engineer carries out
Refuelling, it is Sufficient to Ask the Engineer if “Fuel
Check OK”
- If a Pilot Supervises the Refuelling, he must Ensure that
the Fuel Quality is Good by using the Onboard Fuel
Sampling Kit or by making Use of Local Facilities.
273- When to make a Fuel Quality Check?
(8.2.2.2)
- It shall be Carried Out After 1000 Litres have been
Delivered.
- If Less Fuel is Required, the Quality Check shall be
Carried Out Upon Completion of Refuelling.
274- When shall we Check the Fuel Quality if it comes from a Fuel Tanker or a Hydrant Refuelling System?
(8.2.2.2)
- Fuel Quality Checks related to Fuel Tankers and/or
Hydrant Dispensers are the Responsibility of the Refueler
and need NOT to be Checked by the Crew.
275- For JET A1, what SG can we expect?
(8.2.2.2)
SG should be in the Range Of:
- 0.78 (in the Summer) and 0.81 (in the Winter).
276- What is the Cabin Configuration for Refuelling with Passengers On-Board?
(8.2.2.3)
- No Smoking ON, Seatbelts OFF, Emergency Lights ARM
- 1 Mandatory Crew in the Flight Deck
- FA1 informed with the Start of the Refuelling Verbally
- FA1 informed with the End of the Refuelling by
Switching the Seatbelts Signs ON.
277- What are the Doors Configuration during Refuelling?
(8.2.2.3)
- 2 Doors must be Open at All-Time with 1 Primary
Cabin Crew per Door
- Open Doors are Connected to Steps or Aerobridge
and Clear of Obstructions during the Refuelling
- L1/L2 will be preferred or Rear Left Hand Door
- If Only 1 Door Connected to Steps:
* The 2nd Door must be in Manual/Disarm as Applicable.
278- What are the Restrictions / Precautions related to Refuelling Activities regarding:
Fuel Spill, Number of Crew Onboard, Overwing Refuelling, Defuelling?
(8.2.2.3)
- In case of Fuel Spill or Else, Aerobridges or Steps should
be Preferred to Escape Slides
- If there is No Crew in the Flight Deck:
* Absolutely No Fuel Activity such as Fuelling, Engine
Run, Maintenance of Fuel System, Etc, should take
place with Passengers On-Board
- Overwing Refuelling is Prohibited
- Defuelling is Strictly Prohibited with Passengers:
Embarking / Disembarking / On-board.
279- When can some ‘Defueled Fuel’ be Uplifted?
(8.2.2.4)
- ‘Defueled Fuel’ from CX/KA/AHK Aircrafts that has been
in Tanker for Less than 24 hours
- A Water Contamination Check is Performed
- If the Fuel has been Returned to the Fuel Farm:
It will be Considered as Contaminated.
280- What are the Precautions to be Taken with a Mixture of Wide-Cut Kerosene Fuel?
(8.2.2.5)
- An Antistatic Additive must be used to Minimize the Risk
of Electrostatic Discharge in the Tank
- If Any Doubts contact CX Engineering via IOC.
281- What shall be done if Weather at Destination is Mediocre and De/Anti-Icing is Not Available?
(8.2.3.2)
- Contact IOC that will Decide if the Commercial Risk
is Acceptable.
- The Aim always being to Bring Pax to their Destinations.